Port of Aqaba: Petra Full Day Tour

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Price

From $269 pp

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Day 1
Aqaba

Petra Shore Excursion

Day 1 Aqaba

Meet your Travelous representative at the Aqaba port for your transfer in private vehicle to Petra for your day tour.

The wonder of Petra is without a doubt, Jordan"s most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction. It is a vast, unique city, carved into the sheer rock face by the Nabateans; an industrious Arab people who settled here more than 2000 years ago. It was turned into an important junction for the silk, spice and other trade routes that linked China, India and southern Arabia with Egypt, Syria, Greece and Rome.

Entrance to the city is through the Siq, a narrow gorge, over 1 kilometer in length flanked on either side by soaring, 80 meters high cliffs. Just walking through the Siq is an experience in itself. The colors and formations of the rocks are dazzling. As you reach the end of the Siq you will catch your first glimpse of Al-Khazneh (Treasury). This is an awe-inspiring experience. A massive facade, 30m wide and 43m high, carved out of the sheer, dusky pink, rock-face and dwarfing everything around it. It was carved in the early 1st century as the tomb of an important Nabatean king and represents the engineering genius of these ancient people.

The Treasury is just the first of the many wonders that make up Petra. You will need at least four or five days to really explore everything here. As you enter the Petra valley you will be overwhelmed by the natural beauty of this place and its outstanding architectural achievements. There are hundreds of elaborate rock-cut tombs with intricate carvings - unlike the houses, which were destroyed mostly by earthquakes, the tombs were carved to last throughout the afterlife and 500 have survived, empty but bewitching as you file past their dark openings. Here also is a massive Nabatean-built, Roman-style theatre, which could seat 3,000 people. There are obelisks, temples, sacrificial altars and colonnaded streets, and high above, overlooking the valley, is the impressive Ad-Deir Monastery - a flight of 800 rock cut steps takes you there. Lunch will be served at Basin Restaurant inside Petra site.

Return transfer to port to board your cruise included.

Welcome to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; an ancient land that has captivated travelers for thousands of years. It continues to enthral a whole new generation as a modern, vibrant nation deeply rooted in culture and religion. From the haunting, primeval starkness of Wadi Rum, to the teeming centre of urban Amman, to the majestic ruins of bygone civilizations. From the Red Sea to the timeless splendour of the Dead Sea, Jordan is reveals itself as a unique destination offering breathtaking and mysterious sights, pictouresque landscapes, exquisite cuisine and countless activities that provide visitors with inspiration, rejuvenation, shock and awe.

Terms and Conditions

What's Included:

Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, and Fees as indicated on your itinerary. Local and international traveler assistance during your tour. Specialised and personalised services.

Travel Insurance including Medical, Lost Baggage and Trip cancellation

Optional activities (golf, watersports, etc.)

any other activities or items not explicitly advertised as included in the price of a Tour

Reservations/Booking and Deposits: To book a Tour, each Traveler (or leader of a Group of Travelers) must submit:

A.A completed booking form signed electronically by the main Traveler. By submitting the booking form on the payments page, the traveler accepts our full Terms and Conditions.

B.A deposit of 30% of the Tour price (minimum $250 per person), is due immediately upon booking.

C.The full balance of the trip cost is due ninety days (90) before the trip departure date.

D.If you book your trip with us ninety days (90 days) or less before the departure date, the full cost of the trip is due at that time.

E.In the instance payment is made by certified check or wire transfer, reservations will only commence once the check is cleared.

F.Availability of Services and Accommodations cannot be guaranteed until a Tour is booked. We will exercise our best efforts to book the Services and Accommodations described in the Tour Itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of Tour date, we may be forced to offer substitutes. In this instance we will notify you as soon as possible and try to substitute comparable Services and Accommodations based on availability.

G.Ticketing & credit card processing for international transport and other select domestic airfare pertaining to a specific country is done by a 3rd party and not included in your total land package price unless otherwise stated.

H.Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $250 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.

*NOTE: Certain destinations require a 30% non-refundable deposit at the time of booking and therefore, would supersede our standard cancellation policy prior to 90 days in this instance.